With headquarter in Seoul/Korea and each office in the Silicon Valley, Tel Aviv, Beijing, Berlin, Hyundai Cradle Singapore is the innovation hub of Hyundai Motor Company. Its primary responsibilities are to create and implement open innovation strategy of Hyundai Motor Company
Mission & Main Tasks
- Create new possibilities through external collaborations with adjacent and unrelated business counterparts to trigger change and innovation within Hyundai Motor Group (HMG).
- Implement such a project to prove the feasibilities between new chances and the necessities of HMG.
- Evangelize open innovation mindset and spirit to all members of HMG.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Research, identify and evaluate new technologies in the areas of smart mobility, software-defined manufacturing, AI, robotics, Hydrogen supply chain, battery technologies, charging technologies, electrification
- Initiate and manage Open Innovation projects, such as technology feasibility trials or Proof-Of-Concept projects, involving external partners, e.g., Start-ups/Corporate/Accelerators/
- VCs/Research institutions and internal Business Units (BUs), e.g., R&D/Product/Production/
- New Business Development to meet strategic objectives.
- Research and prepare reports to inform HQ and BUs of emerging technology and market innovation trends in markets of interest
- Cultivate good working relationships with external and internal stakeholders, especially Bus
- Regular travel to engage with BUs, especially in Korea, expected
- Support CRADLE's investment workstream, where required
Spirit (attitude, personality, who you are)
- Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Gentle, patient, able to work with ambiguities, open-minded, flexible, willing to take risks, passionate about exploring new experience, proactive, and innate skills in coordinating mutual interest between stakeholders
- Attitude of continuous self-learning of new technologies and trends
- Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with a self-driven mindset and a passion for self-improvement/growth
- Willing to take on ad-hoc projects whenever needed
Background (Education / Work Experience)
- Advanced degree in engineering / STEM (preferably PhDs, but this is not a hard requirement)
- 4-6 years of business development, project management, or R&D experience, preferably in the automotive industry but this is not a hard requirement
- 4-6 years relevant working experience, preferably in designing and managing technical Proof-Of-Concept projects with commercialization intent, technology transfer, commercialization of technologies, business spin outs, and/or venture building activities
Professional Skills - Knowledge & Skills & Others (Certification etc.)
- Strong background in innovation management
- Training and experience with AI and robotics projects
Language Skills
- Good command of English language
- Other foreign languages would be an advantage
